Awareness Seminar on Protection of Women and Children Held
SIALKOT, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Sep, 2026) An awareness seminar on the protection of women and children was held on Friday at Executive International school under the supervision of DPO Sialkot, Captain (retd) Dost Muhammad, as per a police release.
Key Highlights:
- The DPO addressed students and female teachers, focusing on personal safety, prevention of harassment, and their role in building a safe society.
- This seminar was part of the Week of Awareness and Protection of Women and Children, initiated by RPO Gujranwala Khurram Shahzad Haider Warraich.
- Activities under this initiative are ongoing across the district under the supervision of the DPO Sialkot.
Topics Covered:
- Identifying inappropriate behavior
- Understanding good touch and bad touch
- Preventing violence and exploitation
- Responsible use of mobile phones, social media, and modern gadgets
DPO Captain (Retd.) Dost Muhammad emphasized that children should not remain silent in the face of inappropriate behavior or danger. Instead, they should immediately inform their parents, teachers, or another trusted adult and seek help from the police.
He stated that protecting women and children is a top priority for Sialkot Police, and through collaboration between parents, educational institutions, and the police, an environment needs to be created where women and children can pursue their education and daily activities without fear.
Inspector Khurram Shahzad, Public Relations Officer Sialkot Police and In-charge Women Police Station, Sub-Inspector Saadia Nayab, also interacted with students during the seminar. They discussed:
- Police facilities available for the protection of women and children
- Safe City initiatives
- Procedures for seeking assistance through the Panic Button and Women Safety App.
Following the DPO's directives, all SDPOs, SHOs, and other police officers across the district are conducting a series of awareness lectures and seminars at various schools, colleges, universities, and institutions.